No matter how elaborate a costume you're planning for Halloween, it's easy to find what you're looking for here in Honolulu. Here are places where you'll find some unique costume collections to buy or rent.
Where to find costumes in Honolulu
Here are some places in town with more than your average, run-of-the-mill costume collections
By Tracy Chan
MetromixOctober 15, 2009
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The Costume Closet
3007 Lincoln Ave. -
Honolulu
808-739-1355
At The Costume Closet, you'll find costumes, wigs, masks, and gadgets galore. Not only that, but if what you have in mind is more complex, she's got latex facial modifications, base paint, spirit gum, and everything you need to create your own look. Chances are, this can be a one-stop shop for your costume.
Party City
94-799 Lumiaina St. - Waipahu808-671-3133
Party City has a huge selection of adult and children's costumes for any type of event. Browse through a large costume catalog, tell them who you want to be, and they'll see if they have it in your size. They've got everything from monster masks to fairy princess gowns to sexy witch outfits. Basically, this store has everything needed for a party.
Goodwill
1075 S. Beretania St. - Honolulu808-521-1798
Find just about anything that others didn't want at this large thrift store, and put together a costume with all the hand-me-down thingamajigs. There's a drive-thru donation drop off center on Young Street.
The Salvation Army Thrift Store
1931 N. King St. - Honolulu808-832-0211
With some patience and good rummaging skills, it'll be easy to find a costume at this large thrift store in Kalihi. There's a good selection of vintage clothes. And don't forget to dig through your own closet to make a donation. Who knows? That old taffeta bridesmaid dress could be someone's Cinderella gown.
Savers
1505 Dillingham Blvd. - Honolulu808-842-0061
Savers is a cross between a discount store and a thrift store. It's filled with authentic vintage finds, housewares, collectibles, furniture and unexpected treasures. Thousands of items arrive every day, including new merchandise. A great place to find costumes and accessories you normally wouldn't be able to find.
Diamond Head Theatre Costume Shop
520 Makapuu Ave. - Honolulu733-0277 Ext. 2
If you want to be dressed by an expert costume mistress, visit Diamond Head Theatre's costume shop, where you'll be transformed into anything from a pirate to prize fighter, a fairy godmother to a pregnant nun. Professional costumes are retired here after they're used on stage. Rentals only.
Kharolina Costumes
1059 12th Ave. - Honolulu808-732-3423
With masks, beads, feathers, wigs and superhero outfits, Kharolina's is a great place to find the perfect costume for Halloween, Mardi Gras or a theme night at a club. Rentals only.
The Mystic Eye
1126 12th Ave. -
Honolulu
808-732-8870
Even after the relocation to another building on 12th Avenue, The Mystic Eye, formerly known as Prosperity Corner, is a good place to find psychic and mystical stuff, including cool costumes and accessories for Halloween. Want to be a wizard, vampire or renaissance character? This is definitely the place to come.
Antiques & Treasures
315 Uluniu St Ste 105 - Kailua808-263-1177
At first glance, Antiques and Treasures, in Kailua Square next to Cinnamon's, looks like a shop for antique furniture and knickknacks. Step inside, however, and one discovers clothing, accessories and a fabulous collection of costumes and fine jewelry. It's a co-op of 20 vendors, so the merchandise represents the taste of many different, and experienced, collectors.
